Position Assistant Professor
Irène Curie Fellowship Yes
Department(s) Applied Physics and Science Education
FTE 1,0
Date off 10/11/2024
Reference number V34.7762
Are you interested in leading a research group in optics and photonics at the heart of one of Europe’s largest tech hubs? Are you also keen on mentoring and teaching the next generation of researchers and engineers? All at a place that houses world-class fundamental research and sits in the heart of Europe's premier high-tech region for information technology? At the Technical University of Eindhoven (TU/e) we offer a vibrant, inclusive and inspiring place to work. Apply now and join our dynamic, inclusive and innovative research environment!
This vacancy is part of the Irène Curie Program and is currently only open to female candidates. Male applicants will not be considered for the position.
Job Description
Recent advances in design and fabrication methods enable the control of light at scales well below the wavelength. We are approaching the point where the electromagnetic field can be shaped even at the sub-nanometer scale and its interaction with nanoscale (quantum) emitters reproducibly controlled. This opens the way to the investigation of new regimes in light-matter interaction, and to novel functionalities in communication, computing, sensing, energy harvesting, and lighting. Significant research effort is dedicated to these developments worldwide and industrial applications are already starting to appear. For this position, we envision a mix of fundamental exploration of the limits of light confinement and light-matter interaction, and the application of these concepts into novel devices for imaging, communication, energy harvesting, and/or metrology/sensing. The balance between fundamental and applied research will depend on the profile and interests of the applicant.
You will be leading your own research group independently, while still being able to profit from the benefits that come with being part of a larger research unit and working in an open-atmosphere collegial department. You will also participate in, and contribute to, the development of the Applied Physics bachelor and master teaching program including specialized Master courses in optics/photonics. The TU/e education offerings in this area respond to the increasing needs of industry in the Netherlands, which will considerably expand its activities and hires in optics/photonics in the coming years, and to the ambition of the TU/e to play a key role in this ecosystem.
Potential research topics include:
To support you, we provide you with a startup package and access to state-of-the-art research facilities such as our clean room. We offer a dedicated mentoring scheme, and free access to a broad portfolio of training programs for personal development and academic leadership. The TU/e also offers a stimulating environment for collaborations with other research units, departments, and industry. Within TU/e, exciting collaborative opportunities exist with other departments and multidisciplinary institutes.
The Dutch funding system is particularly attractive for junior faculty building up a new group, as there are several substantial grants available exclusively for junior people.
You will be part of the Photonics and Semiconductor Nanophysics (PSN) group, within the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education at TU/e. The TU/e also offers a stimulating environment for collaborations where, other synergies could be created with groups working on magneto-optics, spintronic-photonic integration, optical biosensing, nanomaterials for photonics, quantum sensing and quantum computing.
We offer a meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station and city center. In addition, we offer you:
About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with the high-tech industry. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
We believe that diversity broadens our research scope and enhances the quality of our education. Our Irène Curie Fellowship aims to advance talented female researchers, in order to thrive and be successful in top positions in science, contributing to the societal goal of promoting equal opportunities. The program addresses the aspirations and needs of women in industry, academia, and research institutes in order to support their ambition to become a professor at our university.
Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact the hiring manager prof. Jaime Gómez Rivas, group chair of the PSN research group: j.gomez.rivas@tue.nl.
Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact Josje van Oudenaarden, Senior Recruiter, j.e.v.oudenaarden@tue.nl or +31 643559575.
Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.
Application
This vacancy is part of the Irène Curie Program and is currently only open to female candidates. Male applicants will not be considered for the position.
We invite you to submit a complete application.
The application should include a:
We look forward to your application. The closing date for applications is November 10th, 2024. The timeline for the selection process is as follows:
November 10: Application deadline.
November 25-29: Invitations for the online interviews.
December 2-13: Online interviews with the selection committee.
January 6-10, 2025: Invitations for the Candidates’ Day on campus.
February 2025: Candidates’ Day on campus (interview program).
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